Assembly Lead in Monticello, Minnesota at Wiha Tools USA

The Assembly Lead will assist the Warehouse Manager to plan, organize and monitor the process of product assembly ensuring finished product is assembled to specifications. The Assembly Lead actively works with the assembly team to complete daily tasks.

General Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily work assignments required to fulfill production orders.
• Pull product from inventory according to purchase order documents and assemble to specifications.
• Monitor quality controls to ensure accuracy of finished product. Assign re-work or re-training as needed.
• Uses ERP system to create reports and update status.
• Ensures the assembly area is neat, organized and equipment is operational.
• Trains employees and ensures distribution center staff follow policies and guidelines. Reports employee progress, discipline issues, safety concerns or injuries to management.
• Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Update procedures and processes
• Approve time off and timecard changes for assembly team

Skills & Qualifications

• Concise and professional communication when dealing with colleagues and all business partners.
• Able to solve problems and apply new ideas.
• Effectively plans, prioritizes, and delegates tasks to ensure all deadlines are met on time.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, actively listens to colleagues, and works collaboratively in teams to achieve goals, solve problems, and implement continuous improvements.
• Efficient with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Physical Demand:

• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 40 pounds.
• Stand and walk for long periods at a time. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Vision ability including close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in shipping/receiving is a must.
• Minimum one year of experience in a leadership role.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Health savings account
• Flex spending account
• Paid time off
• Company paid life insurance & voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Employee product discount

Pay: $25.00 Per Hour